Transcript One Verse Evangelism - Atlanta Metro Cathedral | Love God

evangelism
Romans 6:23
“For the wages of sin is death,
but the gift of God is eternal life
in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Romans 6:23 (NIV)
“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of
God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Romans 6:23 (NIV)
WAGES
It is something that you earn or deserve.
WAGES
How would you define the term
“wages”? It is something that you earn
or deserve. How would you feel if your
boss refused to pay you the wages that
were due you? Deep down we all know
that it is only right that a person gets
what he deserves. We earn wages from
God for how we have lived our lives.
“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of
God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Romans 6:23 (NIV)
WAGES
SIN
Sin is more of an attitude than an action; it can be a hostile or
apathetic response towards God.
SIN
What comes to your mind when you
hear the word sin? How would a person
have to live in order to get into heaven?
Sin is more of an attitude than an action;
it can be a hostile or apathetic response
to God. At any point in your life, has God
seemed far away? Our sin creates a
distance between us and God.
“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of
God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Romans 6:23 (NIV)
GOD
WAGES
SIN
DEATH
HELL
Death actually means separation.
DEATH
What thoughts come to your mind when
you think of death?
Death actually means separation.
When we die, our soul is separated from
our body. If a person chooses to reject God
while he is alive, that separation will
ultimately result in eternal torment in hell.
Not only will he experience separation
from God today, but also forever.
“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of
God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Romans 6:23 (NIV)
GOD
WAGES
SIN
DEATH
BUT
There is hope!
BUT
This is the most important word in the
verse because it indicates that there is
hope for all of us. What we have talked
about so far is bad news, but God has
good news. What we are going to talk
about now is a contrast to what we have
discussed.
“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of
God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Romans 6:23 (NIV)
GOD
GIFT
WAGES
SIN
DEATH
BUT
A gift is given because you love someone and not because of
what they do.
GIFT
What is the difference between a gift and
wages?
A gift is given because you love someone
and not because of what they do.
How do you feel toward someone who
gives you an expensive gift? Some people
try to earn God’s favor by doing good
deeds, living moral lives, or taking part in
religious activities. But it is impossible to
earn something that has already been
bought.
“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of
God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Romans 6:23 (NIV)
GOD
GIFT
WAGES
GOD
SIN
DEATH
BUT
God is the giver of the gift.
GOD
God is the giver of the gift. I can’t give it
to you; a church can’t give it to you. No
one can give you this gift but God alone.
Why do you think God would want to
give you a gift? Why does anyone want
to give someone a precious gift?
“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of
God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Romans 6:23 (NIV)
GOD
GIFT
WAGES
GOD
SIN
ETERNAL LIFE
DEATH
BUT
Experiencing life with God forever.
ETERNAL LIFE
What do you think eternal life is?
Eternal life would be experiencing life
forever with God.
Life is communion with God. Just as
separation from God starts in this life and
extends into eternity, eternal life starts
now and goes on forever. No sin can
end it.
“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of
God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Romans 6:23 (NIV)
GOD
JESUS
GIFT
WAGES
GOD
SIN
ETERNAL LIFE
DEATH
BUT
The one and only Son of God.
JESUS CHRIST
Jesus is the means by which we can
obtain the gift of eternal life. The one
and only Son of God. No one can offer
the gift except the one who purchased
it. He purchased it by paying for it with
his life.
“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of
God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Romans 6:23 (NIV)
LORD
GOD
JESUS
GIFT
WAGES
GOD
SIN
ETERNAL LIFE
DEATH
BUT
Jesus is in control of your life.
LORD
The gift is offered to everyone who
makes Jesus Lord.
For Jesus to the Lord, He has to have the
total control of a person’s life.
“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of
God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Romans 6:23 (NIV)
Confession
LORD
Surrender
GOD
JESUS
GIFT
WAGES
GOD
SIN
ETERNAL LIFE
DEATH
BUT
Confess your sins to God and surrender your life to Him.
CONFESSION and SURRENDER
To CONFESS means to agree with God that
we are not perfect, that there are things in
our lives that are wrong, and that we want
Christ to forgive us as we turn away from
our sins.
To SURRENDER means to allow Christ to be
the final authority in our lives and to live in
order to please Him and not ourselves. It
doesn’t mean that we have to be perfect,
but that we will try our best to please Christ.
“Dear Lord, I confess that I have sinned
and don’t deserve to be with you in
heaven. I believe that Jesus died to pay
the price of my sins. Please forgive me,
come in to my heart, and help me to live
for you from now on.
In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.”
A-B-C
A – Acknowledge that you are a sinner
A-B-C
A – Acknowledge that you are a sinner
B – Believe that Jesus died for your sins
A-B-C
A – Acknowledge that you are a sinner
B – Believe that Jesus died for your sins
C – Confess that He is your Lord and
Savior